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Show BV ( SHANA. ARY gEVEREUX BY DON mrMILLUST(?ATION3 O&pyrtgAt, 1903, by Ittfp, growt irxf (frpmy) (Ap 'rgKi exrnM'J CHAPTER XXVII. Early In December. 1814, Gen. Jack-so- n arrived at New Orleans. ' Lafitte bad, some time before this, t Shell Island, seen a copy of the proclamation issued by Jackson while ret at Mobile, after the general had received from Gov. Claiborne a full statement of the proposition made to Laftte by the English, together with Jha Baratarian leaders offer of service on behalf of himself and his followers. Between 8 and 9 oclock of an evening toward the middle of December. Jackson and Gov. Claiborne were seated la the library ofvthe latters residence, engaged in an earnest discus-io- n of some of the many perplexing Questions with which they were con, fronted. fWe are too weak, by far, I tell you, Claiborne, Gen. Jackson was saying with irascible emphasis, and without anything like a sufficient strength to meet what is now at our very doors, f feel to be frank with you some doubt of our ability to sustain the piesent enthusiasm of these people who were talking so lately of capitulating to damned Britishers." echoed the governor, Capitulating! Surely, general at this late day, and In the face of the pledges they have made, neither the legislature nor the citizens would return to any auch Idea, I am not so sure of that, If they were forced, as are you and I, to realize that the enemy outnumbers us ten or more to one, growled Jackson. Before the governor whose back was to the door could reply to this outburst, be became aware that a third person had entered the room; and hjs glanced over hla shoulder to see who it might be, while his face bowed the Irritation We felt at any one presuming to Interrupt him at nch a time. But his expression changed to one of mingled anger and consternation; and Uackson, who had been sternly re- - hie toward Gen. Jackson, who was still staring at him, as If in wonder at his youth and appearance. I ask, general, he said, that you, and you, also, Gov. Claiborne, will accord, me the honor to read the original documents I received some time ago from your enemies, and In respect to which I understand my statement was condemned as false. .Be seated, Capt, Lafitte, said Gov. Claiborne, with rather reluciant courtesy. The former bowed slightly in recognition of the invitation,, but remained standing as he continued, with Increased emphasis, The statements 1 made were true, and my former offer was submitted in perfect good faith, Inspired by earnest desire to fulfil my duty to the country In which I have made my home, and whose laws I have never been found guilty of transgressing. All I asked In return was that the names of myself and followers should be freed from theiobloquy which has unjustly become attached to them. LafltteB words and manner were full of stern dignity, and Claiborne made r either reply nor comment, Jackson, however, accepted the implied challenge, Have you never been accused of Capt smuggling, and Lafitte, and of being a privateer?" he eked, in a tone of dry sarcasm. "Accused, yes; but never convict I was ed, was the quick reply. once, as Gov. Claiborne will tell you, indicted; but I was tried before an Impartial Judge, and acquitted by a jury composed of tne foremost citizens of the state. Jacksons face expressed surprise, end he glanced Inquiringly at Claiborne, who nodded, as If in affirmation of the statement. Then the former, again turning his stern eyes upon Lafitte, asked, "How Is It with you In regard to privateering? Let me ask how it Is with you, Gen. Jackson, and with your own country. slave-tradin- , another, as if each were waiting for the other to speak, until the former, while he fingered the package he had taken from the table, said in a tone whose gravity held something akin to tenderness, Capt. Lafitte, you understand, of course, that 1, an officer of the army, cannot criticise in your presence anything that took' place prior to my assuming command here. But, speaking as a man, and as ono who has had his own share of hardship and sorrow, I may venture to extend to yon my regret and sympathy for the trouble and bereavement that seeiti to have been yours. Lafitte bent his head silently. Claiborne, who had been fidgetin'--: impatiently, now hastened to gay. You will do me the justice. Capt. to believe that I wished to acBut my personal cept your offer. views were overruled by those upon whose judgment I Telied; and the expedition to Barataria was sent at their Instigating not mine." with "And yet. said I.afUte, dry sarcasm that brought a faint smile to J .!-- son's firm lips, you are the gov ernor of Louisiana." Claiborne winced; but before he could answer the thrust Lafitte added, with a shrug of hts shoulders, But it matters not at whose instigation the outrage was committed. The tacts are as I have stated, and what , is past must stand. Now, Gen. Jack-sonmay I ask that you' open that package, and read the papers it contains? As Jackson perused the first paper, the impressions he gathered were plainly observable in his look, and comments. "Fine bombast," he growled, before going very far. Then, a little way on, Sophomorieal rubbish! . Savors of Eton, with some of George the Third's And so on, until silly maunderings. the end was reached. Claiborne had seated himself closet to Jackson; and presently, the latter with ar exclamation of the strongest disgust, handed him the paper. Here, Claiborne, you have seen a copy of this; but you had better refresh your memory by reading the original. The governor took the giaper, and 1 ad begun to read It, when, chancing to glance at Lafitte, he was puzzled b; the expression of the latters face. He was leaning back in his chaii and his face soft his lips ened by a glow seeming to come from au inward light, as his eyes rested upon something banging against he wall, back of. the governor. It was an old engraving of Naal-eon- , one that, as the governor knW, r was brought from Barataria by a from whom he an ardent admirer of the emperor had rescued It. The thought of this made him In the new light thrown by Lafittes accusations with reference to the ajj-ic-1 J upon Barataria feel uncomfX t! tor, should LafiUe recognize ture as hJcSjjnprtrperty, Its possessor would be placed In an unenviable position. He had forced his eyes back to the paper, whose contents he recalled But now, with the quite accurately. impression already made upon him by Laflttte, and the latters face as he had just seen It intruding Itself between hla eyes apd the writing, he was forced to acknowledge to himself that, pirate and outlaw as he had been named, the Baratarian leader had shown the greatest generosity and patriotism, together with a personal courage which appealed strongly to his the governors sense of loyalty. Possessed by this feeling, he glanced again at the younger man, to see him still looking in the same direction, apparently oblivious of all surroundings, while his rapt expression made the governor wonder. Jean Laflttesheart was in communion with that pictured face, and with its original, whom he seemed to be once more facing upon Elba, looking Into the eyes that had rested so kindly upon him at the last, and heare ing the voice uttering words of affection. (To be continued.) Italy a was a man of iron. It had told vpoit him, he was many pounds lighttsr and his moon-liktace was e Mistress Rosemary Allyn By MILLICENT Copyright, ldOt, by 1 CHAPTER XVI Continued. I dropped lightly to the floor again, sat upon the stool and resumed my thought. Time tis said passeth as quickly as a weaver's shuttle. Under some circumstances 1 could mention no doubt, but that day after receiving the message time crawled, I watched the fading away of those last faint rays of light with Intense satisfaction. Then 1 again mounted the stool and again looked abroad. Night had drawn her mantle over the land not even a star gleamed in the sky. I listened to hear sounds outside my door, knowing my jailor must soon with my evening meal. Yes, I bad not long to wait ere I heard the shuffling footsteps of the man. He clanked his keys and gave out an apologetic sniff, the usual thing, as he neared the door of my cell. The key moved hardly In the rusty hole, was turned with a doleful sound, half shriek half groan, the door moved back. A little oil on the hinges, sirrah, I said, would render It not so gratIs this ing on the nerves. Faugh! the food to serve a gentleman? I added as I picked up the loaf of bread , from the floor where he had set It together with a Jug of water. I ordered him to take My supper? it away. ' Tis the usual prison fare, he if you want better you can sniffled; Then he backed toward pay for it. , lalf-audyjl- e the door.1 the old rascal had drained me as dry as any goblet of sparkling wine, was ever drained by horseman, and, as I had bought and paid most liberally for every meal I had eaten since I had entered the doors of this beastly place, this was adding Insult to injury. Knowing this, he dared place before me bread and water. It broke the camels back. Out of my sight, you miserable renegade, I cried starting up. Now half-parte- E. LUCAS-EINCOL- MANN CO. I waited for the cue from him. His Majesty demands an audience with you, gracious sir, he said, bowHe grieves that ing low before me. some mistake you have been through put to such dire distress. I am replied. Say no more, as ever at his service. Again he bowed, and X that knew his every expression caught the flicker of amusement in his eye. The horses are waiting, sir, he His Majesty expects you continued. at Whitehall. He does not like to wait. 1 My cloak and sword, sirrah, I am all of a muck commanded. from your filthy cell. Here they are, sir, the jailor answered as he took them from the boy. Tis not my fault, he whined; I only obey orders." "Fault or no fault, out of the way, scullion," ordered Gil. So without any ado we passed the humbly bowing apologetic fool and went down the corridor and steep flight of stairs of the prison to the street door, which he opened. In a circle at the entrance to the prison, bending in their saddles sat our men of Long Haut. It was dark few links about. I saw Torralne, who held Bunco, my horse, by the bridle, lean back and with his sword strike a link out of the hand of a man who would be too curious. Before It was extinguished 1 recognized the man on the horse next to him. It was Pat, my linkman. On the outskirts of our circle another circle had formed. It was composed of the common lag of the town, the usual rabble that congregate when there was anything out of the ordinary going on. It was dark in our Immediate ring, but light enough In the outer one. In its midst I saw, heard, and recognized our old friend, the petit constable of the White Swan inn, and so did Gil. It did not need his whispered word, El-die- k Surely Gen. Jackson will not fire upon an unarmed man! And a garding the Intruder, started to his in. regard to privateering? url of scorn touched Lafittes lips. feet. Tell me, I pray you, sir,' how many Alter bowing respectfully, the newcomer stood silent, while his black scores of vessels, flying the flag of the yea searched with curious Intentness United States, are, at this moment, the stern face of Gun. Jackson, whose preying upon foreign commerce? But only upon the commerce of raght hand had stolen Into the breast Great Britain, with whom we are at ct his coat. The governor, who had risen when war, declared Jackson, his grim feathe saw the k?y turned In the door, ures relaxed but only for an Instant by a satisfied smile; and they are tow made a step or two toward the chair where lay his sword; but the acting under regular letters of marque stranger, picking up the weapon be- and reprisal. True; and the vessels In which I fore Claiborne could reach It, presented it to the latter with a graceful bow, have been interested acted under letcoupled with a courteous Permit me, ters of marque from the Republic of Carthagena, and sailed under the flag ir Then, turning quickly to Jackson, of that nation. Never, since I conhe added, extending both arms to their trolled them, have they interfered with full length, either side of him, Sure- the ships of any nation excepting ly Gen. Jackson will not fire upon an Spain, with whom, as you are aware, unarmed man!" And he advanced to the llepubllc of Carthagena is at war. Jackson was silent, and t glanced the table. Gov. Claibornes face had reddened seowllngly at Claiborne, who was tapangrily as he took his sword from the ping the tabled abstractedly, and apstranger's hands and replaced it on the peared absorbed by his own refecchair; and Jacksons expression tions. I thank you, general," Lafitte changed somewhat, as, with Assurspeaking with less emedly not, sir, he withdrew his hand resumed, phasis, for the opportunity you have from the pistol "I beg, gentlemen, that you will par- give me to explain these matters. don my Intrusion, said the unknown And, without going into them any farvisitor, until you shall hear the ob- ther, I wish to assure you once more that my former offer was made from ject of my mission. And I pray you to believe that I come here for no legitimate and patriotic motives." Jackson bowed, as if in acquiesether reason than a desire to be of use to you, and to the country both cence. But, demanded Lafltle, a sudden of you serve. May we know your name, sir? rush of indignation sounding in his inquired Claiborne, stiffly, and with a voice, how was It received? My mohaughtiness of manner In which there tives were impugned my statements branded as false; my messengers were was no sign of softening. "I am the man whom your excellen- imprisoned. And, as a fitting sequence expedition was sent cy has been pleased to proclaim an to this, outlaw, and for whose capture you to Barataria; my men were butchered, have offered a reward of five hundred or taken prisoners; my vessels seized, dollars; the man now fixing kis and my property destroyed. In addition to this, and harder than all else, piercing eyes upon Jacksons face after being mor"whom, with his followers, you, sir. my foster-brothehave branded as hellish banditti, and tally wounded, was brought to New as the pirates of Barataria.' I am Orleans, thrown Into the common gad, and left there, to die. Jean Lafitte." Lafitte had been standing all this Lafitte, bold a man, are Capt You to venture Into New Orleans, to say time. But now, as he finished speakand folded his nothing of presenting yourself here, ing, he seated himself was the governor's uneoncillatory re- arms, while his face took an expression of stoical indifference contrasting sponse. a as if slarply . with the Impassioned words aeknowledlng Lafitte bowed, a package that had Just poured from his lips. and drawing compliment, Jackson am' '.'UalVorne looked at one U across the ti his breast d ' r, from h.-l- old-tim- Troublesome Children. Everything Is relative, after all, even age; yet one might suspect that the "children of one of Mr. Muzzeys Men of the Revolution might have arrived 'at years of some discretion and proper regard for behavior. When I saw the old soldier, says Mr. Muzzey, he was the sole survivor of those who witnessed the battle of Bunker Hill. At the age of 95 years he was attending a Whig celebration held at Boston in 1850, and there I met him. He was a old man, with a large, head, good-lookin- g well-shape- d blue eyes and mild expression. His whole countenance beamed with benevolence. I asked him if he had any children. Oh, yes, I have two sons, he replied. Why did you not bring them with you The old mans smooth brow wrinkled into a semblance of a frown as he said: I didnt want to be plagued with those boys on an occasion of this sort. Why, how old are they I asked, wondering if he could mean his grand children. "Oh, one Is 70 and the other Is 72. But I couldnt be bothered with Youths Companion. them. White Jet Jewelry. White jet Is the jewelry novelty of 1905 In Europe. It Is like Ivory, but sparkles, and when It has been carefully cut the effect Is said to he dazzling. Old Jet, both black and white. Is being unearthed and reset Queen Victoria had a magnificent collection, which Princess Victoria of inherited. Schles-wlar-Holstc- in 1 v In Its entrance stoqd Rosemary Allyn. Haste, to make me leap Into my never saw man make quicker time in getting through a doorway than did that jailor, although I was unarmed and he knew .It, since my sword had been taken away the night of my arrest You wont be so high and mighty in a few weeks," he said, retreating down the hall. I could not bear the looks of this bloated old hypocrite. In Cromwells time he had been one of those to persecute any Cavalier who happened from various reasons to come under his care. To save his neck he now paid the same considerate attention to his old friends who stood to their He was Intensely convictlous. to me. His lank stiff hair, which no doubt was slick enough when slick hair was the fashion, now stood up about his head as if in protest against its new arrangement. I could afford to scoff at the prison fare since I now lived on hope. Gil it might mean had said. me to It meant but hut many things, one that it would bring my release; how I knew not and cared less. I was half dozing on my cot, where I had thrown' myself after the exit of my Jailor, when there again resounded through the corridor the noise of footsteps coming toward my cell, hut accompanying those irritating ones were others. I sat up and A firm heavy tread, that listened. could belong to Gil, hut did it? A shuffling lighter one, that would be my jailor, aad a still lighter shuffling one the jailors help. The next thing I heard was Gils deep voice. s They were at the door. he Bald, tie Be quick, man, King knows not well how to wait upon others, while he does know how to punish insolence; such insolence, and to a favorite too, albeit a new one. O, of course, of bourse, he went on, as the fellow interrupted him with muttered words of protest, you did not know; orders and so forth. Do you think the King publishes to to the town every time he takes a new favorite? Haste, haste man, one would think your fingers were all thumbs." I saddle. The constable was trying to force his way through the crowd, who had begun to suspect that all was not right. While some laughingly helped him on his way, others, while not seeming to do so, did much to impede his progress. We could hear his voice above the roar of the ever larger growing crowd, which was pushing us hard, crying, An escape to the resI cue." Cut through them," ordered Gil. Turning we charged the crowd with drawn weapons, slapping them back with the flat of the sword, while he headed down Cheap Side. I missed Gil from my side. I looked around. He had wheeled his horse in the direction of the constable. 1 saw him reach down and grasp the fellow by the nape of the neck, then swinging him high in the air, fling him over the heads of the crowd on to a mound of muck and hay which littered one side of the court yard. In a second he was back at my side, while the crowd cheered and halloed like mad. That was an act that they could understand without any words. We galloped Into Southwark. There had been no time for explanations. We stopped before the Tabard and entered the tap room. Immediately a good meal was served, of which I felt in need. From the way the men also did justice to it, one would have thought that they had not eaten since leaving Long Haut. Torraine was a hard master when there was work on hand, and he and his men had not frolicked on the way. I sopn satisfied my curiosity. I found that my linkman had not been so remiss as I iffid thought. He had sneaked hack on the night of the ar rest and following the coach in which I was confined learned where I was to be incarcerated. Hastening to Gil, he had acquainted him with the news, feor this he had won his horse, and a prouder man, although a more execrable rider, I never saw. Having no one to send to Long Haut for Torralne and hts men whom he felt he would need Gil had gone The key at last turned in its sock- - himself. Thus while I had spent t, and the door helped by Gils foot four days and as many nights in Jal Gil sd spent them in the sad nened To-nig- Ah-h-- haggard. While away he had left Pat to keep guard at the prison and find out which cell I occupied. This the man was able to do with a little Judidous questioning. ; He was also to watch the movements of the arch fiend. Chief Justice Lord Jeffreys; not an arduous task, for that lord delighted in having his movements chronicled. Everything favored him. When the link-ma- n met the party coming from Long Haut at the edge of Drury Lane a meeting place previously decided upon he told them that Lord Jeffreys was to pass through Epping Forest in a few hours. They posted there in hot haste to await him, while Pat was left to try and acquaint me with the fact that they hoped to effect my release. How successful he was in this you know. My lord came all unconscious of the plot on foot. His attendants were with little effort overpowered. Then my lord, who deemed the men of Long Haut- highwaymen (and surely a fiercer looking lot ne would travel far to find'), was soon compelled to sign the paper, for my release. If he felt any of that tenor with which he was wont to Inspire poor creatures hauled before him, it wiped out some ones debt. They carried him some distance away from his mfn, and left him bound and t(ed in a lodge, knowing it would he hours before he would he discovered. It seems in that particular their plans had miscarried, else the constable had not appeared upon the scene. I laughed heartily,-- but I noticed that Gil did not echo it. Moreover all through our talk he seemed preoccupied something was wrong for Gil loved to be pitted against obstacles It was as the very breath of his nostrils and this little episode had been too satisfactory for him not to feel elated at its outcome. Had he not met hl3 old friend the petit constable and had he not gone down before him? What is lt, Gil," said 1. Bad Dews, my lord, he replied. What? I cried. Yes, your father is dead, he softEre I had hardly bely answered. gun my journey I met a man coming from Long Haut with the sad news. When did he die? I asked The night you were arrested," he replied. Did you see him? I questioned. Yes, he said. God rest his soul. I stopped long enough for that and only that. He lies in state In the chapel. Master Basil prays over him day and night. Your father left with him his last messages for you. I said. We will go on But you are tired will you not drop back and rest. Not I, he replied. l'saw as he stretched out his legs and eouTcT scarce1 VotJDd2tr' &.""gPlift "it the pain, how sore and weary he was, but I knew better than to Insist. I sat with my back to the door. I had been intent upon my supper and the tale of my release. In both of which I had taken an - equal relish until hearing of my fathers death 1 had lost both. I pushed back my chair from the table and leaning back sat thinking sadly. The men had stopped their chaffering, knowing the cause of my depression. Too late, he In the land had died unknowing! where he had gone, I wondered, if all things were made clear to him. I was aroused from my reverie by an exclamation from Gil. I turned toward the door at which he was staring. , In its entrance stood Rosemary Allyn, Lady of Felton. Her eyes were wide and dark with excitement. Her hair was blown into wet tendrils about her face. She was flushed from exertion. I am come to tell you, sir, she that before twenty minutes said, shall have passed the Kings Blues will be here." (To be continued.) - Preaching to the Deaf. He that hath ears, let him hear, and he that is deaf can now hear by telephone, and has no excuse for staying away from church. A clergyman in Stratford, Conn., has a number of deaf persons in his congregation. He found that, curiously enough, they could understand what was said to them by telephone. So he set up a telephon e apparatus on his pulpit-desand ran wires to a pew near the front of the church. There sit the deaf, holding receivers with a light handle like that of a lorgnette. This deaf pew, however, Is not necessary. Telephone connection will be made between the pulpit and any pew. A great boon to the really deaf, but rather vexatious, perhaps, to the persons who are so deaf that they can hear all the Jokes at a theater perfectly well, but cannot follow the sermon. With the Procession, Everybodys Magazine. k To the Point. For nuny years a traveling pedler named Luce has been a well known character in the country towns of New England. His route lies mostly within Maine and New Hampshire where he sells, needles, pins, soap, extracts, etc., and is always a welcome guest at the Isolated farmhouse wher he calls. Unlike most itinerant ped lers he is a man of few words. Last winter while driving down one of the long hills of North Conway his horse becoming frightened, ran, finally bringing up at the foot of the hill with an overturned cart, beneath which lay the unfortunate owner, unable to extricate himself from the wreck. A mountaineer approaching asked, with typical brevity, Tight?" No, responded the Yankee. Luce. Harpers Weekly. |